Description

Lacasil Syrup

Indications

Lacasil Syrup is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation, Hepatic encephalopathy.

Contraindication

Lactitol Monohydrate

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lacasil Syrup are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Abdominal distension, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Dyspepsia, Cramps, Epigastric pain, Abdominal discomfort, Anal pruritus, dyspepsia.

Warnings

Absorption of lactate from colonic metabolism of lactitol can potentyially result in acid-base disturbances, and diarrhoea induced by lactitol can be associated with hypokalemia and hypernatremia. potassium deficiency may increae the risk of toxic effects of glycoisde in patients receiving concomitnt therapy. periodic monitoring of serum electrolytes, blood glucose and blood lactate is suggested.if watery stools are noticed, one should either reduce the quantity of administration or suspend administration.Blood electrolyte levels should be monitored regularly in elderly or debilitated patients on long term treatment. Patient who complain of nausea should be advised to take with meal. lactitol is not recommeded in case of ileostomy or colostomy. Fecal impaction should be treated by alternative methods prior to using lactitol.